Shakin' All Over

[Cactus]

At the moment i'm listening to a live version of 'Where The Streets Have No Name' by U2. Whenever i listen to this track, during the intro i get shivers not just up and down my spine, but more or less all over. I was wondering if anyone can think of any other songs that do that to them? Also, a medical explanation of what causes the body to react in this way would be a bonus too. Anyone know?

[slimjim]

Jerusalem does that for me.

[bluedolphin]

Audeste Fideles at this time of year (with smell of candles burning in a large cathedral type building) is one that gives me tingles.

[Cetti]

The last verse of "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" - all that amazing choral gymnastics plus the atmosphere of a cathedral renders me singless (?) - I would love to know the reason - just pure emotion perhaps!

[5029]

"The Power of Love" by Frankie Goes to Hollywood. I think the lyrics "my undying death-defying love for you" is so powerful

[sft42]

There is no real medical condition...it's only your emotions reacting to a stimulus from memories brought back to you by the song in question......as for me see the question b4 ".......lump in your throat" in this category......very similar question in many ways.

[froggequene]

I'm with 5029 on this, 'The Power of Love' always gives me the shivers.

[mikewith]

Ironic given the title of the question, but one song that does it would have to be Shakin' All Over by Johnny Kidd & The Pirates. Also Disney Girls (1957) by the Beach Boys, the original demo version of Feel Like Going Home by Charlie Rich, and Natural Woman by Aretha Franklin. And Two LIttle Boys by Rolf Harris!

[URU2]

Fade Into You by Mazzy Star Teardrop by Massive Attack Lush tunes.

[Cactus]

Thanks for your answers, it's interesting to see what gives people a tingle rush. It's strange, there have been several pieces of classical music mentioned, but having thought carefully about it there are very few classical pieces that make me shiver. (i have a large collection of classical CDs though) For me, it's mainly more modern music that causes shivers. I've thought of a few more; "Insomnia" by Faithless affects me big time, and an obvious choice would be the intro to "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" by Pink Floyd. Slimjim's answer got me thinking - quite a few tunes associated with sporting events have a similar effect. Jerusalem was used not long ago, and "Abide With Me" when played on FA Cup final day always gets a response. I'm in total agreement with 5029 and froggequene about The Power Of Love. That is a very emotive song. URU2, i can't honestly say i know the Mazzy Star tune, but Teardrop is definately a good call. "Angel", also by Massive Attack is a contender too. mikewith's Johnny Kidd & The Pirates track is a real tingler, but i'm not sure about Two Little Boys! I'm a bit shocked not to get more medical insight into what causes it - perhaps i should ask in "Body & Soul", might get a better explanation there. I'm pretty sure it has something to do with memories causing the brain to release chemicals, but i'm not a medical man so i don't know which chemicals! Oh well, happy tingling, and thanks again. =)

[blaise]

Somewhere down the crazy river, by Robbie Robertson